Climate Change Data

アジア航測株式会社 (Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd.)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-10 to 2023-09)

Reporting Period: 2022-10 to 2023-09

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3412 t-CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Human Capital
  • Governance
  • Safety

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved SBT certification in January 2024 for greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
  • Started using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in March 2022 for company aircraft.
  • Developed technologies for grasping the blue carbon potential using ALB and aerial photography.
  • Released a carbon-neutral mobile app, 'Kotsukotsu (CO₂CO₂) Regional Version', in collaboration with Linkhola.

Social Achievements

  • Certified as a Healthy Management Excellent Company 2023.
  • Implemented various initiatives to support employees' work-life balance and wellbeing.
  • Established the 'Spatial Information University' program for employee training and development.
  • Developed a clear guideline for personnel rotation to support employee growth and development.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted the structure of a company with an Audit & Supervisory Board Committee.
  • Established a Governance Committee chaired by an independent outside director.
  • Appointed four outside directors to strengthen the audit and supervisory functions.
  • Implemented a comprehensive internal control system for financial reporting.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Have 76% of suppliers in categories 1 and 2 set science-based targets by 2028.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 42% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2020).

Environmental Challenges

  • Risk of damage to business operations due to large-scale disasters.
  • Impact of climate change on business operations (e.g., SAF procurement, increased operating costs).
  • Impact of infectious disease outbreaks on business activities.
  • Impact of aging population on the workforce and public sector budgets.
  • Risks of terrorism and cyberattacks.
  • Rapid technological advancements and disruptive innovation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a system for acquiring necessary information during emergencies.
  • Accelerated decarbonization efforts in line with the Paris Agreement.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Strengthened business continuity management (BCM) and disaster preparedness.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity measures and established a CSIRT team.
  • Accelerated technological development and innovation.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Commitment to using SAF and renewable energy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Large-scale disasters (earthquakes, floods, typhoons)
Transition Risks
  • Competition for SAF, increased operating costs
Opportunities
  • Contribution to climate change mitigation through forest resource analysis and renewable energy projects.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC International , TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 55001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, JIS Q 15001, SBT

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Development of AI-powered satellite image enhancement technology
  • Development of AR technology for efficient field work
  • Development of a bird flight monitoring system for offshore wind power projects

Awards & Recognition

  • Eco-First Company certification (Ministry of the Environment)
  • Healthy Management Excellent Company 2023
  • Kurumin mark certification
  • Erushi (second stage) certification